Colin.

Hi all,
I've been running my Monster Beetle quite a lot lately since I've got it, much better than my nitros.
Anyway I've got quite a few big dents im my diff cover, so I bought another one but was just wondering if you need to re-fill the diff with grease when you swap the covers over. Or is it just a case of swapping the covers over and carrying on??[]
Cheers, Colin.

kengentry5000

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I am also curious to find out from the forum experts if an ungraded limited slip diff is bought, is it going to be RTR or will it require grease to be packed in before running?

Ken

radio_controlled_mad

lsd diff come in bits - they need to be assembled & greased - they dont come with diff ring either - rather than buy a lsd diff its cheaper to buy fg lsd diff conversion kit.

Colin.

Can anyone help??[]

radio_controlled_mad

adding more fresh grease wont do any harm - run with little/dirty grease will result in damage.spend a few $$ on a tube/tub of new diff grease.

teamchrome

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Fill it with diff lock grease and get the steel diff cover $20.
I think the big dollar diffs are not for bashing or off road.

Mad Wax

What's suitable diff lock grease that is available from motorbike shops? (most likely cheaper than RC car diff grease, and in larger tubs)

icecreamslick

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Mad Wax

You said you need ~3 tubs of that, so why not find a 1lb tub of diff grease? And that stuff available in USA, so factor in shipping & charges. I'll check LBS tom for suitable stuff.

chowderhead72

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[quote]ORIGINAL: teamchrome
I think the big dollar diffs are not for bashing or off road.
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I Disagree I have the visco in mine and it has taken a beating. So far I have broken 3 drive squares, two clutch bells and a outer axle shaft and the diff is still as smooth as the day I built it. Great for powering out of corners. I have landed on the throtle many times with no ill effects...Ever.

radio_controlled_mad

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i thought visco diffs dont fit on offroad - there an onroad diff,lsd 2 fold or 4 fold self locking diffs are for off road use.

original.mb

www.rcnutshobbies.com sell a hardeneded alloy dif. cover which won't get as damaged as stock

hope this helps

chowderhead72

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[quote]ORIGINAL: radio_controlled_mad


No sir; fits perfect with or without the diff risers.

original.mb

kcr have just brought out there own visco diff. for on and off road buggys + doesn't need any modification to fit the monsters and off-road buggys

Colin.

Cheers for all the replies........... I'm trying to find a diff grease now that is in this country... When i top the grease up do I just pull out one of the drive cups and pour it in there??

SELWA

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I used 120,000 diff lock from Ofna or you can use 300,000 if you find it. Works great, doesn't leak like bearing grease did and you gets lots of traction. I bottle will last you for a long time.

icecreamslick

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Yes, Colin. If you use a liquid differential grease, you can just slip one if the drive cups out and squeeze in as much as you like before reinstalling it. [8D]

The Bad Horsie stuff that I posted is not a liquid, but a heavy paste. I know you don't intend to use it since it is not sold in the UK, but if you did, you would have to remove the diff. cover and pack it in the gears, anyway.

Good Luck!

teamchrome

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With the Bad horsie grease poring is not an option